📦 Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. Homebuyers Are Looking Beyond Their City

📦 Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. Homebuyers Are Looking Beyond Their City

New data shows that 58.9% of online home shoppers in Q2 2025 searched for homes outside their current metro — up from 48.1% in 2019. The shift is largely driven by rising home prices, lifestyle goals, and remote work flexibility.

🔍 Cities with the highest outbound search activity:

• San Jose, CA – 93.7% looked elsewhere

• Washington, D.C. – 86.4%

• Seattle – 80.5%

• Salt Lake City – 77%

➡️ More buyers are prioritizing affordability and quality of life over staying local.